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Added 9 October 2026

strategy

/ˈstɹæt.ɪ.d͡ʒɪ/ noun

In Latin: strategema, dolus Wiktionary

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The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.
A plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal.
Oftentimes, the very simple strategies pay very great dividends.
The act of strategizing; the development of effective strategies.

Origin

Derived from Latin stratēgia, from Ancient Greek στρατηγία (stratēgía, “office of general, command, generalship”), from στρατηγός (stratēgós, “the leader or commander of an army, a general”), from στρατός (stratós, “army”) + ἄγω (ágō, “to lead, conduct”).

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